https://www.backyardgamesllc.com/blogs/news.atomCornhole Bag Toss - Cornhole News2018-07-30T08:41:00-06:00Cornhole Bag Tosshttps://www.backyardgamesllc.com/blogs/news/create-a-custom-cornhole-board-for-your-wedding-day2018-07-30T08:41:00-06:002018-07-30T08:45:10-06:00Create a custom cornhole board for your wedding day!Chris Folmer
For most Americans, the summer is a time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. It is also the ramp up to wedding season. Yes, that time of year when you get to reconnect with family and friends. It’s the time you get to hear your uncle sal tell you about how times were harder when he was a child. The ole “I walked to school uphill both ways in the snow” speech. Yup we all have those relatives, you are not alone. Why not make this time more enjoyable?

You are probably like me, you are not sure what to get the happy couple. Sure you can look at the registry of flatware, coffee mugs, and bedroom sets. All of which will promptly be returned. Why not order a custom cornhole wedding set. It’s a win win, you get to play a game you love and enjoy and they get a gift they are sure to not return and use for a long time.

A custom cornhole wedding set will be the talk of the wedding. Everyone will want to know who got them for the lovely couple and why they didn’t think of the great idea. Not sure how to design a custom set? Send us a not and we will help get you started with designs we have done in the past. A popular custom wedding cornhole set uses the state in which the respective bride and groom were born, you can use the initial of their last name, or we can help create any idea you may have.

Here are the official rules set by the American Cornhole Association. These have been created as a general guideline to try and make a set of standards for tournament play around the country. We want to make sure you have every chance at learning these rules and carrying them out during your cornhole game.

1. Cornhole Game Layouta) Dimensions of Cornhole Court - You should try to make the area of play around 10 feet by 45 feet. This will give you a lot of room without worrying about throwing your bags into spectators or cars. Within this area is where you will place your boards. You will also have a pitchers box and a foul line which is indicated by the image. A quick tip is to try to setup your cornhole area north to south to avoid being blinded by the sunlight.

b) Cornhole Pitcher's Box - This isn't a steadfast rule, but if you plan on playing in some tournaments, it is definitely good to know. The pitcher's box is typically a 4 ft by 3ft invisible area on each side of the boards in which you will be throwing the bean bags from. When it comes to tossing the bags, it is ok for children to move up so they have a better chance at scoring points.

c) Foul Lines - If you were to step past the pitcher's box when tossing the bags, rules state that you have now crossed the foul line. Tournament rules dictate you aren't allowed to throw past the the front of the cornhole boards.

2. Cornhole Playing Equipmenta) Cornhole BoardsI. Each bag toss board needs to be 48" X 24" rectangle made of half inch plywood. Wood is the most commonly used material for boards and therefor rules want a consistent play time after time.

II. The hole cut within the boards should be six inches in diameter. The location of the hole is always centered at the top of the set. The exact measurements are 9 inches from the top and 12 inches left to right. This gives plenty of room for the bags to land and slide.

III. The front of the board needs to be 2-1/2" inches from top to bottom.

IV. The back of the board needs to be 12" inches from the ground to highest point.

V. The bag toss playing surface needs to be sanded to a very smooth texture and and there shouldn't be any blemishes or chips in the wood that could disrupt play.

VI. The cornhole board can be painted with a high gloss paint allowing cornhole bags to slide, but not not slippery enough to allow them to slide back down.

VII. Cornhole Bags will be made of two fabric squares with at least double stitching a quarter inch in on all sides. Each bag toss bag should be made of duck canvas and filled with corn feed. Once completed, bags need to be 6"X6" and 14 to 16 ounces.

3. Pitching Distancesa) Adult Play - As long as you stand behind the foul line and in the pitchers box, you are good to go. The average distance is around 30 feet..

b) Juniors - Kids can really play from any distance depending on age. They should know the basics of the rules, but we want it to be fun for anyone.

cornhole bag toss 4. Play of the Gamea) Singles or Doubles Play - Cornhole / Bag Toss is a game that is suited for either 2 or 4 people. If you plan on playing singles, you are essentially going up against one other person. If you are playing doubles, you then have a partner and are going up against two other people. Most common play and rules are to have a four person game to make the game go faster and be more enjoyable.

b) Innings - Every time you throw your 4 bean bags, the corn toss inning is considered over. There are no min or max amount of innings, but rather the rules say the first team to 21 wins. Just make sure you throw all four of your cornhole bags.

c) Points from the cornhole bag

I. Corn Bag In-The-Hole - If you land one of your bags in the hole cutout on the board, you will have scored three points.

II. Corn Bag In-The-Count - If you land one of your bags on the boards platform, but not in the hole, you will have scored one point.

III. Corn Bag Out-Of-The-County - When your land a cornhole bag off the board and not in the hole, you are awarded no points.

d) Throwing of the cornhole bagsI. In doubles, the first side of contestants will alternate pitching the bean bags until all 8 bags are thrown. Once thrown, the next group of contestants will start tossing.

II. A player may throw the bean bags from either side of the boards. However, once you do choose a side, you must throw all four of your bags from that area until the next innning.

III. We aren't not sure how this rule is enforced, but each person is giving roughly 20 seconds to throw a bag after they are in the pitcher's box. Failing to do so will penalize you one throw for that inning.

5. Length of the gamea) Point Limit - The rules of cornhole have the winning team be the first to reach 21 points.

b) The inning must be finished - The cornhole game can't be finished in the middle of throwing. The losing team will have a chance for a comeback until they have thrown their four bags.

c) Ties as the end of an inning - If by chance both teams are tied, the game will continue until one of the teams scores. We prefer the win by 2 rule in most cases.

d) Skunks - Official rules do have a skunk rule which is a team scoring 7 points before the other team scores any.

cornhole scoretower 6. Cornhole Scoringa) Cancellation Scoring - The people who score the most points in an inning will subtract their total from the other teams points to get their actual score for that round.

b) Score Calculation

I. Points are scored for getting the bags either on the boards platform or within the hole of the board.

II. Rules dictate that you will take the higher score and subtract that from the lower score to get the rounds points. This continues on until one team has scored 21 points.

Happy Cornholing!

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https://www.backyardgamesllc.com/blogs/news/alabama-cornhole-board-designs2018-07-28T06:00:00-06:002018-07-28T06:00:00-06:00Alabama Cornhole Board DesignsChris FolmerAlabama is a very popular state for the game of cornhole. You can find it at all college tailgates, backyard bbqs, or pretty much wherever there is a patch of grass. Alabama fans love their sports teams and who wouldn't when they win the national championship every year. We have done hundreds of sets for the Alabama fans of the world. Whether it is a custom set, home divided sets, or personalized boards, our art team can create a one of a kind design for you.

To make the complete Alabama cornhole set, first select the style boards you want. Below are several custom designs we have done in the past, but we can do any style you can think of. Personalize them with your last name, favorite player, or leave them as is. Whatever your preference is, we can build the perfect Alabama bag toss set for you.

For more information on creating a custom Alabama cornhole set, fill out the form below and our art team can create an initial proof for you to review to make sure it's exactly how you want. You can also send any logos to info@cornhole-bagtoss.com.

It's great to be an Alabama fan right now so get out and show off your team pride while they are still on top :). For any homes that are divided, we can also do split designs so you can go head to head and show why your school is better.

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https://www.backyardgamesllc.com/blogs/news/how-to-throw-cornhole-bags2018-07-27T09:51:00-06:002018-07-27T09:51:00-06:00How To Throw Cornhole BagsChris FolmerThe new cornhole season is upon us and the weather couldn't be nicer. As temperatures start to hit the 60's and 70's, more and more people are starting to play at parks across the U.S. With competition growing, it's time to start honing your skills. Here are some useful tips on how to toss the bean bags in order to get the advantage over your peers.

1. Angle is everything. Depending on how you prefer to toss the cornhole bags, you need to consider the slickness of the board. Throwing at a low angle will cause the bags to hit the boards and slide right off. Throwing at a high angle will cause the bags to land on the board and stick. Getting the right angle will allow you to hit the board and have the bag slide towards the hole.

2. The type of toss. There are a lot of people who create their own style of throwing a cornhole bag. From under hand to even over hand, the way you throw it will impact how the bean bags slide on the board. Here are a few different variations you can try.

A. Standard Palm Throw - Probably the most common cornhole toss as it involves places the bags flat in your palm and underhanding it towards the oponents boards. If you toss it right, you shouldn't have much spin and as the bag hits the board flat, it will slide towards the hole. This is the easiest of the throws and the only thing you will need to work on is arch.

B. The Sacramento Sling - This cornhole technique involves pinching a corner of the bag and tossing it. There is a lot of spin on this throw and can be just as deadly as the standard cornhole throw.

C. The Omaha Overhead - This is not the most practical toss unless your a basketball player. In this technique you will wad up the cornhole bag and shoot it overhand. Typicall the arc of the bag toss will be high and cause it not to slide that mush so accuracy is everything.

In the end you can quickly make your own style and if proven effective, people will adapt and start using your throw. If you're new to the game, start with the standard toss to get the feeling down and then expand into your own creativity. Happy Cornholing!

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https://www.backyardgamesllc.com/blogs/news/tips-to-play-cornhole2018-07-26T09:46:00-06:002018-07-26T12:26:13-06:00Basic Cornhole Tips To PlayChris FolmerToday we are going to go in depth on the official rules of cornhole. Although there are several different ways people like to play the game, standards have been set up to ensure consistancy from one game to the next. Obviously these standards can change a bit when you get into different age groups, but here is the overall outline on how the game should be played.

1. Setup of the Cornhole Field - Before you even begin playing the game, you need to find an area that will work to set up the boards. Try and locate a flat surface on your lawn, at the park, in a parking lot etc...The goal is to make sure you are on a level playing field so no one side has an advantage. Once you have located a good area to set up shop, the next step it to set the boards up 27 feet from one another. To the left and right side of the boards is where you will be tossing the bags (known as the pitchers box). With the boards facing each other, it's now time to start cornholeing.

2. Game Play - With everything set up, the next step is choosing who goes first. There isn't a science behind this so flip a coin, see who can chug a beer faster, or just start throwing the bags. With 4 people typically playing the game, you will want to alternate throws until all 8 bean bags are 27 feet across the way. Once all 8 cornhole bags have been thrown, the score is calculated and the opposite side can begin to throw them back.

3. Scoring - Scoring cornhole can be simple unless you are tailgating and have one too many drinks. Just remember:

- 1 point for landing your bag on the cornhole board

- 3 points for having your bag go into the hole cut out within the cornhole board

- 0 points for your bag not landing on the board or going in the hole.

Once all 8 bags have been thrown, calculate the points for both teams and subtract the smaller score from the larger score. (ex. Red scores 5 points, Blue scores 3 points -- Red gets 2 points for that round). The first team to hit 21 points wins the match and the next opponents are up.

4. Tips To the Game - Here are several tips to make sure the game of cornhole stays fun.

- Clean area. This should go without saying, but if you plan on playing in a park or in your backyard, make sure there isn't any dog poop or debris lying around the area. Clean up the area to make sure nobody goes home smelling like feces.

- Solid boards. There is nothing worse than having boards collapse or wobble on you everytime you hit them. Make sure your cornhole set is in a sturdy position and can take a beating from the various ways people will toss the bags.

- Depending on if your right or left handing, stand on the opposite side of your dominant hand. For instance, if your right handing, it's easier to toss the bean bags from the left side of the boards than the right.

- Although children can play, they are often a big distraction at tailgates or backyard bbqs. Try and keep them occupied while it's adult time and then let them go nuts when it's time to eat or pass out.

- Learn some different throwing techniques. Cornhole is a game that can take a while to master. Try some different shots and see what works best. You may have a toss that works well for sliding, a toss that works well for trying to cornhole (just hit the hole), and even a toss for getting your opponents bags off the boards. Whatever it may be, never stop training.

This in a nutshell is the basic rules to cornhole. The main rule is have fun. The game is meant to be played with friends and family so if things get heated, just remember it's only a game :)